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  Macarons, Mishaps, and Meaning

  Editorial Board

  Editorial Board

  The editorial board of Ciusi is a vibrant tapestry of voices from around the world, each bringing a unique lens on culture, romance, and sophistication.

  Sep 12, 2025 • Food
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  Trail Mix and Epiphanies

  Trent Donovan

  Trent Donovan

  Trent Donovan grew up in a cabin near Lake Tahoe, surrounded by stories from travelers as his parents ran a seasonal lodge for outdoor enthusiasts.

  Sep 8, 2025 • Food
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  Frybread and the Thread of Connection

  Tiana Whitewolf

  Tiana Whitewolf

  Tiana Whitewolf, raised on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, values indigenous traditions and communal care in her writing and cultural work.

  Sep 7, 2025 • Food
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  The Cinnamon Roll Catastrophe

  Harper Sinclair

  Harper Sinclair

  Harper Sinclair, raised in a progressive East Austin home, is a program director focused on social change, arts education, and community engagement.

  Sep 7, 2025 • Food
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  The Casserole Catastrophe

  Savannah Ridge

  Savannah Ridge

  Savannah Ridge grew up in a musical family in East Nashville, inspired by storytelling through lyrics and the vibrant local culture surrounding her.

  Sep 5, 2025 • Food
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  Trial by Croqueta

  Martin Garcia

  Martin Garcia

  Martin García, born in Miami to Cuban immigrants, cherishes family and cultural heritage, shaping his narrative voice and themes in his writing.

  Sep 4, 2025 • Food
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  Barbecue Sauce and Big Epiphanies

  Savannah Ridge

  Savannah Ridge

  Savannah Ridge grew up in a musical family in East Nashville, inspired by storytelling through lyrics and the vibrant local culture surrounding her.

  Sep 3, 2025 • Food
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  Croissants and Connection

  Willow Ko

  Willow Ko

  Willow Ko grew up in Vancouver, surrounded by her family's café, which reflected the city's multicultural essence and her parents' Hong Kong roots.

  Sep 1, 2025 • Food
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  When Spaghetti Meets Chaos

  Leslie Woodruff

  Leslie Woodruff

  Leslie Woodruff, raised in Boise’s North End, comes from a family with Idaho roots, blending agricultural tradition with a creative spirit through her parents' craft brewery.

  Aug 29, 2025 • Food
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  Bakery Epiphanies

  Raul Batista

  Raul Batista

  Raúl Batista is a Cuban American writer from Hialeah, Florida, known for his vivid storytelling and advocacy for literacy in underfunded communities.

  Aug 29, 2025 • Food
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  Layers of Joy

  Raul Batista

  Raul Batista

  Raúl Batista is a Cuban American writer from Hialeah, Florida, known for his vivid storytelling and advocacy for literacy in underfunded communities.

  Aug 27, 2025 • Food
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  Whispers Over Jollof

  Harriet Ojo

  Harriet Ojo

  Harriet Ojo, from Abuja, Nigeria, grew up in a family that valued education and community service, shaping her commitment to social issues and storytelling.

  Aug 25, 2025 • Food